Diann Odom Udzinski, age 72, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville from an extended illness.
Diann was born July 14, 1951 in Gainesville to the late Fred & Frankie Chester Odom. She worked for 22 years as a Pediatric nurse with Pediatric Associates in Gainesville. She also worked for Bill Worley Plumbing where she retired and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Diann was an avid race fan, and also a fixture at Lanier Raceway for many years with the “74 Termite Special” car in the 80’s & 90’s.
Left to cherish precious memories, husband, John Udzinski; son, Jason Charles Loggins; daughter, Beth Loggins Smith; step-daughter, Sarah Udzinski; grandchildren, Karli Loggins, Brantley Moore & Barrett Smith; brother, Freddie Odom; sister, Teresa (Tobey) Leckie; a number of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Meaders & Rev. Ken Grindle officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8p.m. on Friday September 29, 2023 at the funeral home.
You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.
Ward’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Diann Odom Udzinski.
